Support Worker (Young People)

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

£16,296 - £17,811

Permanent

37 Hours

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job? Do you have a commitment to reach out, even to the most challenging young people?

Our client is looking for a Support Worker who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same. You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence, social skills and help raise their aspirations.

You will:

• Work in partnership with various agencies and closely with social care

• Provide a safe and secure environment for young people (aged 16-21)

• Assist them to learn new life- skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on properties

• Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package

• Promote equality and diversity within the service

What our client is looking for:

• An understanding of issues faced by vulnerable individuals, such as homelessness etc

• Excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with young people

• An understanding of building effective and supportive non-dependant relationships.

What they offer:

• Life Assurance 

• Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA)

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits

• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services

• Health Cash Plan

Our client supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish  to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work here. 

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Our client is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Support Planner / Support Worker (Young People)

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

£18,476 - £20,531 FTE (Pro-Rated Rate Of Pay: £12,983 – £14,427)

Permanent

26 Hours

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job? Do you have a commitment to reach out, even to the most challenging young people?

Our client is looking for a Support Planner who would thrive in a service providing housing related support to young people aged 16-21 across South Derbyshire. You would support clients living in ‘move on’ properties and providing floating support to young people needing access and maintain suitable accommodation. 

You will:

• Assess young people’s skills and needs and work positively with risk

• Coordinate and review the planning and delivery of support to young people

• Be dynamic and enthusiastic

• Build the skills and confidence of young people to empower them in maximising their independence

• Built the skills of young people to find and maintain suitable accommodation

• Contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• Work in partnership with other agencies and closely with social care

What our client is looking for:

• Have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with young people

• An understanding of issues faced by vulnerable individuals

• Understands professional boundaries

• Has an understanding of homelessness

• Has good IT skills 

The role requires travel across South Derbyshire, therefore the successful applicant will need a full driving licence and a car for work purposes.

What they offer: 

• Life Assurance 

• Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA)

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits

• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services

• Health Cash Plan

Our client supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work here. 

As a Disability Confident employer our client warmly encourages job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

SUBSTANCE MISUSE CLINICAL SPECIALIST, NOTTINGHAM RECOVERY NETWORK/ ASSERTIVE TRANSITIONS SERVICE, NORTHAMPTON, 15 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (SECONDMENT CONSIDERED), SALARY: A4C BAND 6 £30,401 - £37,267 FTE, 37 HPW

An exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham City Drug and Alcohol treatment pathway/Assertive Transitions Service.

• The post will: develop clear treatment pathways with local substance misuse services and mental health services

• Identify and utilize appropriate substance misuse peer support and recovery communities

• Provide substance misuse teaching and engage in clinical supervision with the wider assertive transitions service.

As an integrated part of the team, the SMCS will with a focus on discharge be part of ward round and clinical discussions, will conduct an initial assessment and review appropriate treatment options with the patient ready for discharge. The assessment will fully comply with NICE CG115 and DOH drug misuse and dependence guidelines and will include consideration of interactions between psychiatric medication, potential drug/alcohol misuse and proposed substance misuse pharmacological interventions.

The assessment and subsequent psychosocial treatment options will be conducted using motivational interviewing and will focus on building a therapeutic relationship, developing recovery capital and relapse prevention skills ready for discharge.

The resulting substance misuse recovery plan will be coproduced with the patient and include clear strategies to identify potential triggers, manage high risk scenarios and prevent relapse. The discharge plan will also include a clear plan in case of relapse in order to minimize its duration and effect.

This plan will form part of the wider plan of care.

You will be working directly with other Clinical Specialists, Drug and Alcohol Practitioners, mental health practitioners and be expected to assist across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will have experience of working with people with drug and alcohol misuse issues and mental health.

Excellent communication skills and knowledge of/working towards knowledge of harm reduction models for Drugs and Alcohol are essential.

For further information please contact Becks Graham

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

SUBSTANCE MISUSE CLINICAL SPECIALIST, NOTTINGHAM RECOVERY NETWORK/ ASSERTIVE TRANSITIONS SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM/NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, 15 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (SECONDMENT CONSIDERED), SALARY: A4C BAND 6 £30,401 - £37,267 FTE, 37 HPW

An exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham City Drug and Alcohol treatment pathway/Assertive Transitions Service.

• The post will: develop clear treatment pathways with local substance misuse services and mental health services

• Identify and utilize appropriate substance misuse peer support and recovery communities

• Provide substance misuse teaching and engage in clinical supervision with the wider assertive transitions service.

As an integrated part of the team, the SMCS will with a focus on discharge be part of ward round and clinical discussions, will conduct an initial assessment and review appropriate treatment options with the patient ready for discharge. The assessment will fully comply with NICE CG115 and DOH drug misuse and dependence guidelines and will include consideration of interactions between psychiatric medication, potential drug/alcohol misuse and proposed substance misuse pharmacological interventions.

The assessment and subsequent psychosocial treatment options will be conducted using motivational interviewing and will focus on building a therapeutic relationship, developing recovery capital and relapse prevention skills ready for discharge.

The resulting substance misuse recovery plan will be coproduced with the patient and include clear strategies to identify potential triggers, manage high risk scenarios and prevent relapse. The discharge plan will also include a clear plan in case of relapse in order to minimize its duration and effect.

This plan will form part of the wider plan of care.

You will be working directly with other Clinical Specialists, Drug and Alcohol Practitioners, mental health practitioners and be expected to assist across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will have experience of working with people with drug and alcohol misuse issues and mental health.

Excellent communication skills and knowledge of/working towards knowledge of harm reduction models for Drugs and Alcohol are essential.

For further information please contact Becks Graham

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

ROUGH SLEEPER NAVIGATOR, SOMEWHERE SAFE TO STAY HUB, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK06 £18,476 - £20,531 FTE, FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 1st APRIL 2020 ((WITH POSSIBILITY TO BE EXTENDED), 37 HPW

Based at Michael Varnam House -5 Ortzen Street Nottingham

We are looking to recruit to help us to deliver a Rapid Rehousing Pathway. This is a new opportunity in partnership with Nottingham City Council to create a service targeting people referred who are at risk of sleeping rough.

The aim is to offer an immediate safe space off the street with support to identify housing options. This service will complement existing rough sleeper services and will work closely with the street Outreach Team.

The service is expected to work with approximately 12 individuals a week on average, with capacity to provide shelter for up to 8 people at any one time.

The SStS HUB staff role will include ensuring the safety of clients and advocating where applicable with partnership agencies and maintaining a professional customer service and boundaries at all times. The team will be fully trained in all core areas.

Rough Sleeper Navigators are required to play a crucial role in the resettlement of rough sleepers. They will take a leading role to coordinate interventions, working with the existing Street Outreach Team and other existing partnerships

For more information please contact Nicola Potter

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Girlguiding is recruiting a Merchandise Planner, reporting to the Buying Manager, to work at our Trading Services.

The Merchandise Planner will be required to maintain, develop and manage the supplier base in order to achieve high standards of customer service for the membership, maximising stock availability, cash flow and profit requirements whilst undertaking product research and development as required including consultation with other Departments and volunteers. They will also be required to liaise with buying, marketing and publication colleagues to ensure that all promotional opportunities are taken, and information/ images for all promotional activities is provided as well as monitor slow selling lines and stock residues, taking appropriate action where required.

The post holder must ideally have experience of working in a customer focussed buying environment or hold a relevant degree in a business-related area of study as well as the ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and work as part of a team.They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the nature of the work, 3 weekends in the year may be required, for which time off in lieu will be taken.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLANNER, COUNTY MOVING FORWARD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK07 £19,514 - £21,247

Moving Forward is a county wide service that supports adults with a diagnosed mental health condition. The Service provides person-centred support that works alongside clinical and other statutory services. 

We support people to address immediate issues around housing and money, and then work with them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue broader goals (e.g. around healthy lifestyles, social connection or employment) with the aim of achieving better mental and physical health and well-being, increasing independence and reducing reliance on services.

We are recruiting a Health and Wellbeing Planner to assess and plan focused support to groups and individuals with the aim of enabling service users to achieve healthy lifestyles and maintain wellbeing by raising aspirations, identifying opportunities and connecting resources and services available in the community to the service user to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and empowering people to maintain them after support ends.

The post holders will be expected to be creative and innovative and bring successful practical approaches to the role.

The role is based across all county districts and access to a car and a current driving licence are essential.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disabilit Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

COMMUNITY CONNECTOR, COUNTY MOVING FORWARD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK07 £19,514 - £21,247

Moving Forward is a county wide service that supports adults with a diagnosed mental health condition. The Service provides person-centred support that works alongside clinical and other statutory services. 

We support people to address immediate issues around housing and money, and then work with them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue broader goals (e.g. around healthy lifestyles, social connection or employment) with the aim of achieving better mental and physical health and well-being, increasing independence and reducing reliance on services.

We are recruiting 3 x Community Connectors (1 x based across South Nottinghamshire, 1 x based across Central Nottinghamshire and 1 x based across North Nottinghamshire) to assess and plan focused support to groups and individuals with the aim of building knowledge, skills and resilience in people. To empower service users with the confidence and ability to access all community services, agencies and opportunities available to them.

The post holders will be expected to be creative and innovative and bring successful practical approaches to the role.

The role is based across several county districts and access to a car and a current driving licence are essential.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Girlguiding is recruiting a Safeguarding Practitioner reporting to the Operational Manager, Safeguarding Team, to work within our Operations Directorate.

The Safeguarding Practitioner will be required to ensure the safeguarding of children and adults coming into contact with guiding by maintaining policies, procedures and practices, working in partnership with statutory agencies charged with the oversight of the safeguarding of children and adults.  They will also be required to provide advice and guidance to the membership in all matters relating to safeguarding and to be aware and reactive to International and National safeguarding issues.

The post holder must have experience of dealing with difficult situations, safeguarding, knowledge of legislation affecting child/adult protection, inclusion along with the ability to prioritise and make tough decisions.They must also have experience of complex case management, excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel as well as the ability to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the nature of the work, weekend and evening working is essential, at sites outside of London on occasion, for which time off in lieu will be taken

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

This role is known as Prince’s Trust Executive in The Prince’s Trust

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: You will be based in our Glasgow hub but will have flexibility to travel across the region

The Prince’s Trust specialises in helping young people develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn, and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace and is as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

Objectives:

You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Glasgow, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.

Responsibilities:

• You will predominately be in the delivery team which focuses on Personal and Social development courses including the use of Adventurous Activities.
• You will be on delivery between 3-4 days a week.
• The other days you will be in the office planning courses, maintenance checks of kit training, team meetings etc.

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Glasgow, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:

• To be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
• To be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
• Experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including adventurous activities.
• Natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.
• A sound understanding of how Outdoor Education can be adjusted and applied in an urban setting.
• Good outdoor group management experience
• A minimum of two NGB qualifications from: Summer Mountain Leader/Walking Group Leader assessed – Rock climbing Instructor/Climbing Wall instructor – Paddle Sport Leader or Instructor – MIA S Level 2 or British cycling Level 2.
• Skills or training evidence in a third adventurous/outdoor activity
• First Aid qualification with outdoor focus and relevant to other qualifications (BASP, REC, etc)
• D1 driving license.

Perks of working at The Trust:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 1 day per year to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Interest free season ticket loans
• A contribution of 5% of your salary by The Trust to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Flexible, family-friendly policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave)
• Opportunities to volunteer for and/or attend events e.g. music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
• You will be supporting young people to develop skills for life – confidence, communication, teamwork.
• You will be supporting young people to gain qualifications
• You will be supporting young people to set and achieve their goals
• You will be supporting young people to move into positive destinations – employment, education, diversionary activities or further development opportunities
• Work in a challenging, fast-paced but fun and supportive environment
• Working with a diverse team of people.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

About The Prince’s Trust youth charity

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

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We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

As Project Manager, you will lead on and manage the delivery of the Money House project by meeting stated project outcomes including time and beneficiaries, manage effective relationships with delivery partners, senior staff at Local Authority level and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the project.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Framework on the Building Better Opportunities Programme, Opportunity and Change project. We are seeking an individual, with extensive experience to manage performance and support the 11 delivery partners spread across the D2N2 area (Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire) against Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements.

The post holder will be responsible for helping delivery partners understand how they are performing against contractual requirements using a range of tools.  It is essential you are able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with stake holders, commissioners, local authorities, employment and skills services, training providers and any other local services.

You will need to demonstrate experience of monitoring and evidencing performance which will help identify areas of development in order to improve performance ideally gained by managing European Social funded projects.

Main duties will include:

· Key contact for the programme in relation to ‘performance’ standards, processes, criteria and compliance

· Engage with and support partners and delivery staff on a one to one basis in order to forecast and manage performance

· Ensure that partners adhere to all delivery guidance in relation to outputs, results and outcomes

· Identify areas of development within individual partner organisations and across the whole partnership in order to improve performance

· Maintain and build relationships across the delivery network, key organisations and the community

· Meet all internal and external reporting requirements in regards to performance

 You will have:

· Experience of managing multiple partners

· Experience of managing projects funded by the European Social Fund (ESF)

· Strong communicator

· Ability to identify and challenge stigma

· Hold a full driving licence and have a vehicle in order to cover a wide geographical area

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund (ESF).

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Would you like to be part of transforming mental wellbeing in Greater Manchester?  Mind in Greater Manchester are recruiting a pro-active, energetic and dedicated Network Development Lead to lead on the creation of a network of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partner organisations committed to improving mental wellbeing across the whole of Greater Manchester.  If you have experience of building relationships with key stakeholders and have successfully persuaded diverse organisations to commit to a programme, project, scheme, vision or strategy – and kept them on track – we would love to hear from you.

Objectives

You will engage partner organisations in the VCSE sector to commit to staff being trained to deliver ‘Connect 5’ – a workforce development programme that empowers individuals to improve and sustain mental wellbeing, both in themselves and in others. These trainers will then cascade the training to colleagues, service users and members of the public. They will be supported by a community of practice aimed at developing knowledge, skills and best practice, and ensuring high quality, consistent training that is safe, effective and genuinely transformative. First-class digital resources will further support this work.

Mind in Greater Manchester, in partnership with The Big Life Company, have been commission to create the ‘Greater Manchester Connect 5 Hub’ to deliver this vision.

Connect 5

Connect 5 is a well-established prevention toolkit that promotes psychological awareness, knowledge and understanding. It teaches the development of skills, which empower people to take pro-active steps to build mental health resilience for themselves and others. The programme will be disseminated more widely than anywhere it has previously been attempted, in an effort to reform and enhance normal ways of working and embed the GM-Connect 5 principles across the whole Public Service and Voluntary Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) system and the communities they serve.

The Lead Engagement Worker will be responsible for driving the adoption of the Connect 5 model within the VCSE sector in Greater Manchester while ensuring inclusivity across geographies, sectors and communities of identity. The Lead Engagement Worker will be responsible for making sure partner organisations remain active participants in the project.

Can you win commitment and maintain energy within a diverse network of partner organisations?

We would like to work with someone who shares in our vision and will really invest in turning it into a reality. You will have a passion for enabling individuals improve and sustain their mental wellbeing, whilst tackling the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health.

This role includes all aspects of stakeholder engagement:

• Horizon scanning for partner organisations;

• Strategic planning and implementation;

• Networking, relationship building with key stakeholders;

• Involving, engaging and motivating individuals and organisations;

• Attending meetings and events;

• Following up/re-engaging organisations.

Who we are:

We are a flexible and fast-moving charity delivering mental health services across part of Greater Manchester. Our aim is to continue to provide the best quality local mental health services in prevention, early intervention and primary care; alongside empowering individuals and our communities to live well. We offer various services across the community and to individuals aiming to improve wellbeing and raise awareness around the importance of mental health support.

Why choose Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind?

1. We offer a dynamic, stimulating environment that embraces change and is open to new ways of working.

2. We provide a real opportunity to influence meaningful change within our society and for you to contribute your expertise to this process.

3. We maintain a strong commitment to ethical standards of working within a socially inclusive environment.

4. We offer ongoing training and development to all staff and volunteers, enabling you to gain qualifications and expertise in mental health and therapeutic interventions.

5. We offer a degree of flexibility around working hours, balancing work and personal commitments.

6. Other benefits include 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a 5% pension contribution and a discount in our café.

Mind in Greater Manchester is a partnership of five local mind associations: Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind, Manchester Mind, Mind in Salford, Rochdale and District Mind and Stockport and District Mind. By working together, we can achieve better mental health for everyone in Greater Manchester.

Ready to apply? We’d love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 8th December 2019.  However, the vacancy may close earlier if enough applications are received. 

SKILLS PLUS TRAINER, EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS, NOTTINGHAM (VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE), PERMANENT, FWRK08 £20,531 - £22,212 FTE, 37 HPW

Are you passionate about helping disadvantaged people to succeed and move forward in their lives? Would you like to work for an organisation that values your input and gives you the freedom to be creative?

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and hardworking individual to deliver our Skills Plus life skills programme to people living in Framework’s accommodation services.

Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. We empower people to achieve financial stability, social inclusion and independence. As Skills Plus Trainer you will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of classroom based sessions, designed to give our service users the skills they need to move towards positive independent futures. You will empower them to build confidence, self-esteem and life skills to improve social inclusion and enable a move towards gaining and maintaining independent tenancies and preventing repeat homelessness. 

This job might be for you if:

• You are great at helping people to learn new skills. You may come from a background in teaching or training.

• You communicate clearly on all levels. You write well and can explain just about anything to anyone.

• You have a great way with people. You are non-judgemental, compassionate and enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life.

• You enjoy managing your own workload and thrive in a constantly evolving environment. You are proactive and keen to take on new challenges.

• You would be happy delivering sessions covering a range of topics such as managing your money, looking after your health and wellbeing or developing skills to manage your home.

• The role will be delivering to groups of people in a number of Framework’s homeless accommodation services which are located across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Therefore a drivers’ licence and car available for work is essential along with a willingness to travel.

This post is part funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

If this sounds like the role for you then please see the person spec and job description and complete our online application.. If successful you would need to be available for an assessment on 02/12/19 and interview on 10/12/19

For more information please contact Pip Morrison - Service Manager (Mon - Wed) or Tracy Campbell - Team Leader

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE